Responsa Radio

Can you say Hallel at night if your minyan doesn't meet during the day? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

When is it ethical OK to take without asking? The post Responsa Radio: Can I “Borrow” Office Supplies? appeared first on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

And do I need to respect my community's custom? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Because learning is so important to Judaism, there is the idea that we should distance ourselves when we're learning from gross things. So... does that mean we can listen to learning podcasts (like this one) while we're at the gym? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Also: Can I "write off" any expenses for tzedakah purposes? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

People convert to Judaism for all sorts of reasons, but one of the more common ones is for the sake of marriage. How should we think about converts like this? Is this a true or ulterior motive? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Can chronic pain prevent you from leading prayers? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

If not, why not? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Is mountain climbing kosher? How about cigarettes? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

French Press? Automatic? What can I use? This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

When should my kid start keeping kosher? Also: bar/bat mitzvah is more complicated than you think. This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Do forbidden acts become OK if you do them weirdly enough? An explanation for some odd behavior you might have seen. This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

This episode first appeared on Jewish Public Media . Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

What happens when you're praying but you also need to deal with a child? How much can you interrupt your prayer to look after them? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Can you lead prayers on a communal fast day if you are not fasting for medical reasons? What are the things we should consider when choosing our prayer leaders? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

What sorts of healing are you allowed to do on Shabbat? How should we understand these prohibitions? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

In this episode: Does one have to wear a kippah (head covering) at all times? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Is playing sports permissable on shabbat? And even if it is, is it advisable and under what parameters? Recorded live at Limmud NY 2015. Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Many people avoid repeating Hebrew words in prayer. Why? Is there any halakhic significance here? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Assuming it is forbidden to take photos on shabbat, what if someone else were taking a photo of you? What if you were in a group of people? Does it matter if the person taking the photo is Jewish or not? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Traditionally, texts with God's name written on them are not thrown away but recycled. Why is this, and does this still apply in an age where printing is so readily available? Recorded live at Limmud NY 2015. Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

Can I go to classes on Yom Tov or Shabbat? Can I read materials for my course of study on Yom Tov or Shabbat? Recorded live at Limmud NY 2015. Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

We can get around lots of laws if we try hard enough. Why are these regarding divorce so hard? Recorded live at Limmud NY 2015. Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org

In the modern world, more of us have automated payments set up on the same day of the month every month. What happens when that day of the month falls on shabbat? Does this mean I have broken shabbat by spending money? What if someone sends me money on shabbat: am I allowed to use it? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar.org